Minnesota HF4160 expands the Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act to include more individuals and increases penalties for animal maltreatment.
Minnesota HF4160 amends the Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act to broaden its scope, applying it to all persons, including veterinarians, animal boarding facilities, and commercial animal facilities. The bill also increases criminal penalties for violations, with repeat offenders facing felony charges and potential imprisonment or fines. The legislation amends and repeals specific sections of Minnesota Statutes to implement these changes.
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